Human Resources

Thank you for visiting Austin Public Schools' Human Resources Office. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Austin Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. The Austin Public Schools is required by Title IX not to discriminate on the basis of sex. The Austin Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity, including employment. Individuals may report concerns or questions, or make a complaint of sex discrimination, to the Title IX Coordinator, Sue Stark. The school district strongly encourages anyone interested to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations are available to access job openings or apply for a job.
Current Employees
Our Staff
Director of Human Resources
Sue Stark
507-460-1902
- Contracts & Contract Interpretation
- Employee Relations
- Retirement Questions
- Leave Requests
- Lane Changes
- Work Comp
- Title IX
Human Resources Sub Services
Val Vaughn
507-460-1903
- AESOP
- Substitutes (Daily & Long Term)
- Employee Time Tracking/Skyward
- Background Checks
- Employee Allocations
- Conference Requests
- Seniority Lists
Payroll Specialist
Jenny Sayles
507-460-1905
- Payroll
- Deductions
- Tax Forms
- 403b
- Time Sheets
- W2s
Human Resources Generalist
Jamie Norton
507-460-1910
- Employee Onboarding & Orientation
- Applitrack User Support
- Employee Access/Skyward
- Employment Verification
- Job Postings and Applications
District Office Assistant
Peggy Klingfus
507-460-1911
- Customer service and office management
- Negotiation support
- EL onboarding support
- ID Badges
Benefits Specialist
benefits@austin.k12.mn.us
507-460-1906
- Health, Dental & Life Insurance
- FMLA
- Flex Plan
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- 1095 Form
- Lifeworks Program
